Running Tiger Academy

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Look out Rocky, I got pink boxing gloves and am ready to rumble. I Love Kickboxing: My friend asked me to come to a class with her so I signed up online for the 3 classes plus a pair of REAL boxing gloves for $19.99. After class 1, I was hooked. I signed up for the 35 class package and am so glad I did. I can say that even after my entire body was sore for 5 days. What's cool: -Many class times throughout the day -Teachers are SO NICE and helpful. On your first (and for me subsequent) visits, they show you how to punch, kick, etc. correctly. So important. -Great cardio while boxing as well as killer (in a good way) ab and all over toning. -Dress in a tshirt and sweats-any body type, size can feel comfortable here. -They tell you to work at your own pace/there's no intimidation at all. Bonus: I love taking pictures of me looking tough in my boxing gloves. Gives the family lots of laughs. read more

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Patti K.

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10 years ago

I returned this morning for 8 a.m. kickboxing after an 8-month hiatus. What a difference! They put in new floor mat on the outside perimeter of the studio and installed wet wipe dispensers for people to clean off their bags after class. It seemed like a whole new place. The kickboxing classes provide a great workout. The first fifteen minutes are a killer core/cardio workout, and the bulk of the class has repetitive punch and kick sequences. While you are working out, the instructors provide helpful tips on how to get more out of the exercises. This is not a real self-defense class, but they do advise you on how to improve your form and keep your face protected. The classes radiate positivity. From what I can tell, the instructors have all gotten themselves into shape and pulled their lives together through the kickboxing classes. The ads intimidate you with glowering sweating ripped bodies, but the actual class has adults of all ages and all states of fitness. The instructors double as cheerleaders (or drill sergeants) for the group, and they make sure you pull through, one way or another. I stopped going earlier for two reasons: I found the marketing at the end of every class a little annoying, and the workout space felt really unclean. I didn't want to touch or lie down on the almost-greasy floor. The base of the bags were slippery when you do triceps dips. Even with students doubled up on punching bags, some classes were so crowded that they turned people away. And as the class progressed, the overpowering aroma of humanity made it difficult to focus on the workout. Get a bag near the emergency exit--they do open the door for air. Perhaps I should have complained, but I also thought that it was so obvious that they were probably sick of the complaints that surely came from other people. So, today I was reminded of the positive points, and I was very heartened to see the new flooring and the wet wipes. I'll use up the remaining classes in my membership and consider renewing. The 8 a.m. today was pleasant and not crowded, but the after-work sessions can be both crowded and hot from the previous classes. read more

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Justine L.

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Frustrated with my recent poor customer service experience, which now downgrades it to a 2-3 star. I've been an extremely loyal member to I Love Kickboxing for the past 2 years, and typically went 2-3 X/week, depending on the season (more in the winter, when I can't run outside) and my work schedule. I had purchased approximately 240 classes (and still have 160 classes to go) and paid in advance ($1000+, rather than monthly). I also had referred several hockey teammates (with no referral bonus or acknowledgement) and wore their gear (fav t-shirt) with style. First, the pros: 1) You get a good workout at your own speed (if you can't keep up, you can slow down) 2) You get cardio, core and stretching all in one hour (approximately 20 minutes of each) 3) You can take out all your stress and frustrations on a punching bag 4) It has several classes a day for those who have a flexible work schedule, which is great 5) You definitely sweat and get a good workout 6) They offer frequent Groupon deals so you can check it out without any major commitment to see if you like it. The cons: 1) The classes can be packed (especially in Q1 when New Year's resolutions start or weekends), requiring that you share bags 2) I worry about the sanitation, as have no idea how often the mats and punching bags are disinfected (I got my first wart - which I've never had in my life - on my punching fist when I first started the class, and people drip sweat onto the floor mats while working out barefoot) 3) The music is REALLY loud (See Star Tribune article here: http://www.startribune.com/now-hear-this-if-you-still-can-after-being-blasted-by-loud-workout-music/352373131/) 4) The constant marketing (2-3 minutes of announcements of how to get more of your friend's to join or social media blitz for them) at every class gets old 5) Their 5-minute policy on being late* 6) Some instructors are much better than others so there is variability 7) You have to partner with someone the last 10 minutes of class for exercise and having physical contact with someone who is dripping sweat (including yourself), which is pretty disgusting. *Last week, I was late to my first ever class due to an unforeseen circumstance, and wasn't let into the class (as they were warming up). While I understand this for people who are chronically late, I had never been late before (as I'm always 10 minutes early to get my favorite punching bag). Frustrating to have already paid for all my classes and not be able to enter when it's never happened before. Frustrating more by their passive aggressive responsive on social media to rectify the situation. Frustrating with the "come to the next class" which honestly, made me lose loyalty to their cavalier, rude response (We're all busy, who has time to drive back, right?). Overall, good gym workout but it can be expensive. I like the combination of core, HIT (high intensity training) and kickboxing. Boo on the poor customer service experience, however. read more

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Lyn H.

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Grouponer for kickboxing class. The staff is wonderful. Place is clean and accommodating. . Love the later classes. Mostly women, mix if levels. Have met new friends there. Don't think twice, try RTA out! I think the 'try it' is still $20 ish? Can't go wrong with that commitmentphobs! read more

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Jenel F.

10 years ago

Fun, positive vibe. Focused on the workout AND good quality technique. For someone like me, who's been in the ring for many years and is ready to just stay in shape without the impact, this is the best place. It's great for fitness and technique. Great for ALL levels. read more

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Ashley D.

7 years ago

BAD experience of the 3-4 year old class. I was looking for a karate class for my 3 year old son, because he is very coordinated and athletic. He doesn't go to daycare, so I was excited for him to gain skills in following directions from other adults. This was not at all the positive experience I was hoping for. Tara was kind and good with the kids, but Joseph lost his temper and threatened to kick out several of the 3 and 4 year olds in the four sessions that we attended. He asked my son if he did a good job today and my son said yes, but Joseph said "No you didn't do a good job today" in a stern voice. I have previously been a gymnastics instructor for this age group myself and this class is not set up for success. The kids are supposed to follow verbal commands from 50-100 feet away and there was rarely any demonstrations of moves and positions given by the instructors. They would shout commands like army crawl, run to the wall and stay in 4th position etc, but never demonstrated it first. My son and several other boys had a harder time sitting in their spots while other kids had their turns and Joseph would lose his temper at them. I wouldn't mind if he had calmly told my son to go sit with me and take a break, but instead he would shout at them that they weren't being good and weren't listening. I was hoping that this class would help my son gain more impulse control in a calm environment, but it was chaotic and negative instead. The kids who were quiet and reserved and listened well were highly praised and it was a fine class for them. If your 3 year old isn't perfect at listening and you don't like them to be yelled at or told that they are doing a bad job this isn't the class for your child. Again, Tara did a great job, but the ratio of 2 instructors to 9 toddlers is not enough and Joseph probably isn't the best choice to instruct the young kids. read more

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Karen A.

10 years ago

The BEST workout and community I have ever experienced! I highly recommend. I find the studio to be clean, the staff to be courteous, supportive, and welcoming. I am already seeing and feeling changes and I've only been attending since February. I'm stronger mentally and physically - my pants are falling off and I'm able to hold a plank for 20 seconds - this is HUGE for someone who has a lot of weight to lose. I love kickboxing - I truly do and so will you!!! read more

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905 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Summit-University
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(651) 760-4193
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Hours

What time does Running Tiger Academy open?

Running Tiger Academy opens at 9:30 AM on Monday and Wednesday.Running Tiger Academy opens at 3:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday.Running Tiger Academy opens at 7:30 AM on Saturday.

What time does Running Tiger Academy close?

Running Tiger Academy closes at 11:30 AM on Monday and Wednesday.Running Tiger Academy closes at 9:00 PM on Monday and Wednesday.Running Tiger Academy closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.Running Tiger Academy is closed on Friday and Sunday.Running Tiger Academy closes at 12:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon, Wed 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM - 9:00 PMTue, Thu 3:30 PM - 8:00 PMFri, Sun ClosedSat 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Does Running Tiger Academy take credit cards?

Yes, Running Tiger Academy takes credit cards.

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Does Running Tiger Academy have parking?

Yes, Running Tiger Academy has parking options.

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Running Tiger Academy is truly a family friendly place to study and exercise We are the only studio in the Midwest that teaches Shaolin Kenpo, a Chinese martial art that emphasizes health & self defense. Our iLoveKickboxing.com Fitness Kickboxing classes will have you burning fat and building lean muscle while you have a blast working out with us. We have classes for children and adults, and we'll be by your side supporting you every day. Our goal is to be the best part of your day!

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Our 13 y/o has been taking classes for 4 months. Gavin is an outstanding instructor; he works…read morewell with all ages. He's very patient, technical, organized & thorough. It surprised me that our son is so motivated to succeed and get to the next level. We didn't see that coming and I'm confident Gavin's instruction plays a role.

VMA has been great for my 5 year old. Not only does it keep him busy but it also helps him learn…read moreleadership, respect and skills for everyday life. Highly recommend for anyone to join.

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I am Mohamed Daali I like master nick. He is great coach. i am attending his classes for more than…read moreone year. I was very bad at kicking now i am a champion cause of his coaching and teaching.

This place is awesome and I really recommend it. Master Nick is a example of a good teacher and…read moreself discipline and cares for the kids

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Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping - St Paul

4.5

(13 reviews)

0.9 mi

I started at Farrell's (FXB) because I was getting depressed at the end of the second Covid winter…read more Thank goodness I did! I've lost so much fat (and gained so much muscle!) There's a 10-week challenge to see who got strongest/lost most weight, and a party at the end, and when my wife and I went, she was so impressed by the changes everyone had made that she joined, too! I've had THREE other friends join since then, and we bought a year's subscription for our employee. It's so easy to make friends there because everyone is going through such an intense experience. The joke is, "No one joins an aerobic kickboxing gym because everything is going perfectly in their life". :-) The other saying I hear is, "People join for the aerobic kickboxing, but stay for the weightlifting." Man, I never ever thought I'd be into weightlifting, but getting strong and gaining muscle (even though I'm in my 50s!) is amazing! The people here are so diverse...gay, straight, trans...no-religion, Muslim, Christian...people in their 20s and people in their 70s(!) I made more friends here in one year than I've made in the 20 years I've lived in St Paul. What a supportive community. It's all group classes, with an instructor and fun music, and it alternates between aerobic kickboxing days (using a bag, not going against another person), and weightlifting days. I had never done either before...and now I love them both! Definitely recommend FXB on Selby Avenue! :-)

For the most part, everything you could want in this kind of gym; but the parking situation could…read moreuse some sort of improvement. Not sure why it's arranged the way it is. Anyway, excellent staff and customer service and polite people.

Flexing with friends. :-)

I brought a friend in (and she loved it, too!)

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Me and one of my buddies I met at this awesome gym.

Sound Mind and Body School of Taekwondo

(1 review)

1.6 mi

There is a reason that SMBTKD has been around for 30 years. This place is the real deal! Great,…read moredetailed instruction for kids and adults that truly embodies the ethics and spirit of Tae Kwon Do and martial arts training.

Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(4 reviews)

2.2 mi

Dropped in to Bellum BJJ a few months ago since I had a work conference in Minneapolis. Highly…read morerecommended... Awesome school with great people! The class was pretty large, but everyone was very warm and friendly. Professor Derek and his wife were very welcoming, made me feel right at home. I got to roll with several folks including Professor Derek... all of whom were challenging but controlled, which is more my speed as an old guy. Learned a lot, and got a great workout. If I'm ever back I'm MN, I'll definitely be back!

Wow, wow, wow. I cannot say enough about this academy! The coach that instructs has improved my…read moretechnique greatly. His teaching style is extremely informative. He explains moves so that every belt and skill level can grasp. When "competition" time is around, he explains the rules that everyone should know and will be there to coach the ones that need special attention. Bellums kid and young adult classes are very well ran. The coaches are very intuitive to the kids and make them comfortable in uncomfortable positions. I highly recommend Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to every skill level.

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Twin Cities Aikido Center

(1 review)

3.3 mi

I've been active in some martial art since 1962 and TCAC has been home for the last 20 years…read more Excellent instruction, great facility with a forgiving mat, welcoming members. We have visitors from all over the US and world stop in to practice. No MMA here--practice is at the level an individual needs, from first-timer to blackbelt level. Club members range from age 7 to late 70's, since aikido is a lifetime activity.

From the owner: Your journey into Japan's most intriguing martial art begins here. The Twin Cities Aikido Center,…read moreone of the oldest dojos in the Midwest, offers you the resources to explore greater physical and mental flexibility, the opportunity to train with the most experienced group of instructors in Minnesota, and the comfort of a friendly environment to help you feel at ease. Challenge yourself to advance along an uncommon path. Along the way you'll learn how to redirect energy, wield ancient weaponry, fall and roll, and disarm an aggressive opponent with minimal harm. More importantly, you'll discover that much of what you learn on the mat can be integrated within the context of your daily life. Be proactive. The martial artist within is waiting for you. Monthly Membership (unlimited classes) $60 Adult $30 Student (with valid student ID) $25 Youth (ages 7-16) $25 Parent in Youth Class

Twin Cities Aikido Center

Practice is done with beginners and advanced students of all ages and genders.

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Tula Yoga & Wellness

4.8

(16 reviews)

0.5 mi

I have practiced Soma Yoga with Tula Yoga for many years. It is a family with friendly,…read moreknowledgeable instructors. Soma produces a change in your body and mind that will remain and inspire you to experience the other weekly Tula classes. Most classes are offered on-line as well as in the studio. That may be a way for you to begin and you will not regret it.

I tried a yoga class that was not right for me because of fibromyalgia and sciatica. The teacher…read morewas great. She tried to adapt the poses and when that didn't work she said she wasn't going to charge me so I could use the credit for a more gentle class.

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4.3

(42 reviews)

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Beautiful park near the city. Grabbed some take out and found an empty picnic table in the middle…read moreof the day - lots of parking! Watched a few boats launch, saw some geese, enjoyed watching people along the shore. Picnic tables near the water at the North Entrance. Check it out!

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Lake Johanna

4.6

(7 reviews)

7.3 mi

This is such a great spot to take kids since there is a playground but right across the street you…read morehave a lot of walking trails and I think it's really well paved out and you can choose which trail to take depending on the distance you want to walk. They have plenty of parking and it's an activity you can do all seasons.

I liked this lake a lot. I think the size of the beach and the proximity of bathroom facilities &…read morenearby playground is perfect for toddlers and young kids. I also like how less crowded it is compared to other bigger beaches/lakes.

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4.0

(29 reviews)

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I love Como pool- I go almost every day and I love every minute of it; the community, the…read moreammenities, and the food. 10/10 would recommend

The abundance of seating, both in shade and sun; the variety of pool options from zero entry to…read morepsuedo cliff diving. The abundance of life guards, no annoying ". safety breaks". The random first aid drills are interesting and fun to watch.

Water aerobics August 2025

Opening day! June 2026

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July 2025

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The address is a little mislabeled, it will take you to some public school. Back up, about 0.5…read moremiles away from the underpass, there's a little bridge with a parking lot, that's the trail head. The Trail itself is really wonderful. Deep vegetation, a little too many insects but otherwise great. There's a beautiful creek that runs alongside the trail. The animals you'll see the most are dogs that are being walked. It seems to be a favorite among Bloomington locals.

Beautiful park! I went in the winter and between the snowy creek, bubbling brook, and bird noises…read moreit just can't get much better. Yes it's hard to completely escape the road noise, but a small price for a lovely hike so close to the city.

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Bay Rentals Inc

3.9

(29 reviews)

26.0 mi

Overall, my friend and I had a pretty good experience. The jet skis were superb and the weather out…read morewas beautiful. We were debating doing the 1 or 2 hour rental. We decided to go with the 2 hour rental and were happy that we did. The 1 hour rental would not have been enough time given the massive size of the lake. My only critique is to train the young high school boys a little bit about customer service. They were very rude while assisting us with getting on and off the jet skis and looked like it was a pain to be helping us. On the other hand, the high school girl checking us in and out was great!

Overall we got to have fun on the lake but I will say these machines are a bit beat up and seem to…read moreneed a tune up. As I would turn the machine would lose a lot of power and my partner ran out of gas with a hour left, so they didn't fill up both machines asine still had half a tank left. $600 deposit and make sure to take a good video of the machines. The process of receiving instruction was a little odd as a younger kid was giving us rules then a seemingly drunk older man in a truck kept talking over him who I assume is the owner? Kind of a weird dynamic going on here. The process of taking off and riding was good no issues there.

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Your Boat Club

3.1

(24 reviews)

6.8 mi

It really is a great setup if you want to be able to boat as easy as possible. The staff is amazing…read moreand always incredibly helpful. The boats and pontoons are all really really nice and work great. I love having a selection of various types to use throughout the summer. You literally drive up, get out of your car, and are on the lake 5 mins later. When you get back to the dock they are waiting for you and you are back headed home immediately. So much easier than dealing with boat launches and maintenance. This all comes at a price though, it is not cheap so if you are going to sign up make sure you are committed. Also this isn't something that's good for someone who isn't able to make plans ahead of time. Don't expect to be able to reserve a boat at noon on a Saturday. The more flexibility you have around your schedule the better off you'll be. If you work late during the week and can't make plans ahead of time then you'll hate this. But if you learn how the system works and plan ahead, you'll get lots of use out of it!

I am extremely disappointed with our experience renting a boat and tube from Your Boat Club on July…read more20. We picked up our boat at 2:30 p.m., and before we even left the marina, the boat was making a noticeable grinding noise, that the sales person heard too. Once we got out onto the lake and increased our speed, the noise temporarily went away, so we assumed everything was okay. We were on Lake Mille Lacs and found a calmer area to take our children tubing. Before leaving the marina, we specifically asked whether tubing life jackets were included, and we were told yes. However, when we got to our tubing spot, the only life jackets on board were the standard orange emergency vests. We had to return all the way to the marina to get the proper life jackets, only to be given three youth jackets $50-90 lbs\.$ and one adult jacket. Our group consisted of two adults and two teenagers, so we didn't even have enough properly sized life jackets for everyone to tube. We had to share jackets, meaning not everyone could participate at the same time. After tubing for about two hours, we were heading back when the boat suddenly made the same loud grinding noise and completely stopped working. My husband immediately began calling for assistance while the boat drifted across the lake toward shore. Eventually, he had to get out and manually walk the boat to a nearby dock to keep us safe. What happened next was even more frustrating. We waited nearly three hours for them to look at the boat. A salesperson and someone introduced as a mechanic arrived, but the mechanic appeared to be intoxicated. He actually fell into the lake while attempting to inspect the boat, nearly striking his head on it. The owner of the dock witnessed the incident and asked him to leave because he was so impaired. That was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. To his credit, the salesperson was polite, apologetic, and drove us back to our vehicle, which we appreciated. However, that does not make up for the experience. My husband started calling for help around 4:30 p.m., and we didn't make it back to our car until approximately 7:30 p.m. We lost a significant portion of the five-hour rental that we paid for through no fault of our own. To make matters worse, I have now received a bill for $750 in repairs. I find this completely unacceptable. The boat was making grinding noises before we ever left the marina, and it ultimately failed because of what appears to have been a pre-existing mechanical issue. We should not be held financially responsible for repairing a boat that was already experiencing problems. This rental turned what should have been a fun family day into a stressful and frustrating experience. I hope Your Boat Club carefully reviews what happened, reconsiders these repair charges, and takes steps to ensure future customers are provided with safe, properly maintained equipment and adequate safety gear.